Electric skid loader fire forces evacuations, hazmat response in Northridge

Northridge electric forklift fire prompts nearby evacuations

By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story     Los Angeles (KCAL, KCBS) — Los Angeles Fire Department crews are working to control the fire of a smaller battery-powered forklift inside a commercial equipment yard in Northridge. The fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. at the Sunbelt Rentals property on W. Napa Street. LAFD HAZMAT crews are performing air monitoring and evacuating the surrounding area as a precaution. Aerial footage showed pl…

Electric skid loader fire forces evacuations, hazmat response in Northridge

A fire involving an electric skid steer loader prompted a hazmat response and forced several buildings to be evacuated in Northridge Friday morning. Los Angeles firefighters responded to the fire in the 18200 block of West Napa Street shortly after 7:30 a.m. A hazmat team joined firefighters when it was determined that the loader's batteries were burning, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. Due to the type of fire, crew…

Electric Forklift Fire at Sunbelt Rentals in Northridge Leads to Evacuations, No Injuries Reported

A fire from an electric forklift in Northridge prompted evacuations and a HAZMAT response, with LAFD allowing the fire to burn out safely. No injuries reported.